A group of workers who do the unheralded work of cleaning airplanes, removing trash, and helping those in wheelchairs, have had enough of their low
Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund that owns nearly 200 newspapers, including the Daily News, is now the target of a lawsuit by the NewsGuild
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a Biden administration rule that would have expanded access to overtime for millions of salaried workers. Biden, has
The notorious group of buildings, also known as the “projects” in New York City, have been known for decades for their unlivable conditions for residents,
Trump, in his last term, trumpeted his desire to privatize the United States Postal Service. He began that process by appointing a know-nothing Postmaster General,
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is declaring victory for all as a result of a recent NLRB ruling. The infamous mandatory captive
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 9 hosted a workshop led by a community offshore wind developer on Nov. 20
Brightline, a Florida railroad, lost its attempt to delay a union election, when the National Mediation Board ruled that Brightline was subject to the Railway
New York, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams on November 21, 2024, has announced an historic agreement with the Building & Construction Trades Council
On November 21, hundreds of striking hotel workers and their supporters held a march to the high-end Palace Hotel, where they demonstrated for better wages
Long Island, NY – Several union leaders, republican senators along with those representing community organizations, held a press conference on November 18, 2024 in opposition
Something that once seemed impossible – taking on behemoth Amazon, a company that is notorious for its union-busting practices – has continued to spread and
Spirit Airlines has announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. This development does not mean Spirit Airlines
New York, NY – F. Christophe Silvera is the Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 808 in Long Island City, New York. Local 808
New York, NY – Carolyn Rinaldi, Chief of Staff at ATU Local 1181-1061, is an individual who, over her diversified career, has worked hard to
New York, NY – Jarvis Brown is President CSEA Region 1 Long Island. While in his initial position as a sanitation worker, he began to
New York, NY – Vincent Alu is Business Manager LiUNA Local 66. His interest in what was to become his career came early, as his
Boeing workers who are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract offer on Sept. 8. The next
NYPD police want to get out. An academic survey has found high rates of cops actively looking to leave, and multiple reasons for the planned
Proposition 2 has been passed in New York City. What it means is that street vendors, most of whom are operating without a license, which
“Scabby the Rat” is well-known and well-used by unions. The gigantic rat which can be seen on New York streets has been used to call
While under the Biden administration many unions enjoyed big new contracts as well as organizing victories, now that Trump is in office for a second
To all the Men and Women who have served the country Honorably whether in war or peace time, I wish you a Happy Veterans Day
Construction laborers who are unionized are asking for set wage requirements for city-funded housing projects. The Adams administration has, not surprisingly given his administration’s attempted
In an Amazon warehouse in San Francisco, over 100 workers have formed a union with the powerful Teamsters. They have demanded recognition from Amazon, and
Boeing workers, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751, began a strike on Sept. 13. The powerful union’s 32,000 machinists
There has been an ongoing battle between city retirees’ demand that their traditional Medicare and supplemental insurance be preserved, and Mayor Eric Adams’ administration’s continued
A major new directive, the Final Rule, announced by the Federal Transit Administration and Department of Transportation, puts the safety of trackworkers front and center.
Teamsters Locals 804 and 808 have endorsed State Senator Jessica Ramos for mayor in the race that is only eight months away. They are now
Over 30 members of the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) were arrested on Monday as they sought to influence the CUNY Board of Trustees. The faculty
State Senator Jessica Ramos has introduced legislation known as the Temp Extreme Mitigation Program, a bill aimed at protecting outdoor workers from the increasingly dangerous
Amazon workers are rising, and the latest group to do so are Delivery Service Partners, or DSPs. Three DSPs in New York City, located in
In a blow for the Harris campaign, Teamsters President Sean M. O’Brien has declined to endorse either presidential candidate. Despite having Biden declare that he
Whatever one’s opinion of the presence of the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates at the 9/11 commemoration on Wednesday, there can be no denying that
After Boeing workers rejected Boeing’s latest contract proposal by 64%, Jon Holden, President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 751,
A new documentary called “Union” provides an intimate look at the grassroots union campaign that made history at the JFK8 Amazon warehouse on Staten Island
Construction unions escalated a fight over a proposal to build a $12 billion casino complex in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards complex with a thunderous rally on
Washington, DC — AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her closing argument before 75,000 supporters in the nation’s
New York, NY – On Monday morning, October 28, 2024 at the Hilton Hotel, 1335 Sixth Aven at an ABNY event, NYC First Deputy Mayor Maria
Donald Trump is out of luck if he thinks insulting workers, in particular auto workers, is going to win him more votes. Continuing his spate
Since its inception nearly 35 years ago, MagnaCare has supported labor by helping to provide quality health, retirement and workers’ compensation benefits to union members.
Attacks on transit workers have been going on for years. Subway conductors, cleaners, bus drivers, and others, who are more likely than not to be
New York, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams on October 24, 2024, honored the 2024 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) champions – the
Leaders of unions are making a massive effort to turn out members’ votes for Harris/Walz in the upcoming election. In a call with reporters on
New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and New York Taxi Workers Alliance (TWA) held a press conference on October 17, 2025
A group of workers who do the unheralded work of cleaning airplanes, removing trash, and helping those in wheelchairs, have had enough of their low pay, that for some of them means sleeping in their cars, and telling their children they may not have a place to live. They have gone on strike, as announced […]
Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund that owns nearly 200 newspapers, including the Daily News, is now the target of a lawsuit by the NewsGuild of New York, and The Daily News itself. The Daily News is owned by Alden, which has been called “predatory” and a “vulture” company. Alden left out the unionized employees […]
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a Biden administration rule that would have expanded access to overtime for millions of salaried workers. Biden, has made numerous attempts to live up to his goal of being the most pro-labor President ever in the White House. Secretary of Labor Julie Su, who has in the past […]
The notorious group of buildings, also known as the “projects” in New York City, have been known for decades for their unlivable conditions for residents, including rats, no heat, collapsing walls and ceilings, and a host of other ways that those in these buildings have to endure. Now, two former superintendents have been convicted of […]
Trump, in his last term, trumpeted his desire to privatize the United States Postal Service. He began that process by appointing a know-nothing Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, a man who would be guaranteed to kowtow to the Trump agenda. Now, as the President-elect is about to begin his second term, a “modernization” plan is in […]
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is declaring victory for all as a result of a recent NLRB ruling. The infamous mandatory captive audience “meetings” – where employees are forced to attend these employer-led propaganda sessions, have now been put on ice with the NLRB’s decision that such meetings are unlawful nationally. Many […]
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 9 hosted a workshop led by a community offshore wind developer on Nov. 20 to expose high school students to opportunities in the trades that intersect with the burgeoning wind power industry. The National Apprenticeship Week event brought around 400 students into the DC […]
Brightline, a Florida railroad, lost its attempt to delay a union election, when the National Mediation Board ruled that Brightline was subject to the Railway Labor Act. The NMB’s ruling meant that an upcoming election was authorized. The NMB is an independent agency that coordinates labor relations with railroads and airlines. Brightline had argued that […]
New York, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams on November 21, 2024, has announced an historic agreement with the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York (BCTC) that will cover more than $1 billion in construction projects throughout the city. This agreement will allow the city to complete capital projects more effectively […]
On November 21, hundreds of striking hotel workers and their supporters held a march to the high-end Palace Hotel, where they demonstrated for better wages as well as working conditions. Two months previously, strikes began at a number of hotels, with such brands as Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, as well as labor actions. UNITE Here, Local […]
Long Island, NY – Several union leaders, republican senators along with those representing community organizations, held a press conference on November 18, 2024 in opposition to the Congestion Pricing initiative. “Governor Hochul and New York’s Democrat leadership are once again looking to Long Islanders to bail out the MTA. The Governor paused this tax only […]
Something that once seemed impossible – taking on behemoth Amazon, a company that is notorious for its union-busting practices – has continued to spread and grow in multiple states. In San Bernadino, Calif., Amazon workers, who number over 1,300 at an air facility, KSBD, have now launched a serious drive to join the Teamsters. KSBD […]
Spirit Airlines has announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. This development does not mean Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations or reducing wages of IAM members working at the airline. It is a strategy to address its financial condition while maintaining operations. The airline has stated that it […]
New York, NY – F. Christophe Silvera is the Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 808 in Long Island City, New York. Local 808 represents a diverse group of workers including railroad, building maintenance, factory and public sector workers. Silvera has had a long and very distinguished career, exhibiting his smarts and bravery in […]
New York, NY – Carolyn Rinaldi, Chief of Staff at ATU Local 1181-1061, is an individual who, over her diversified career, has worked hard to bring about positive change in each position she has held. LaborPress was able to find out more from Rinaldi about her trajectory, what has motivated her, what inspired her and […]
New York, NY – Jarvis Brown is President CSEA Region 1 Long Island. While in his initial position as a sanitation worker, he began to exhibit the character and qualities that inform his approach to Labor today. His philosophy was that one must get involved and not stand on the sidelines if you want things […]
New York, NY – Vincent Alu is Business Manager LiUNA Local 66. His interest in what was to become his career came early, as his mother and grandmother were both union members. During his apprenticeship, he says that he learned a crucial aspect of being in a union: “how to accept being a part of […]
Boeing workers who are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract offer on Sept. 8. The next step was a strike early morning Friday the 13th, bad luck for the company, which has been plagued by widely publicized failures and associated dangers of particular aircraft. Over 30,000 […]
NYPD police want to get out. An academic survey has found high rates of cops actively looking to leave, and multiple reasons for the planned exodus. The most cited reasons include dissatisfaction with work-life balance. Cops are required to work overtime as the amount of available police officers continues to plummet, leading to another problem […]
Proposition 2 has been passed in New York City. What it means is that street vendors, most of whom are operating without a license, which are generally denied, are now subject to a whole new set of rules and regulations. The city can now more easily confiscate vendors’ goods and arrest them, say advocates for […]
“Scabby the Rat” is well-known and well-used by unions. The gigantic rat which can be seen on New York streets has been used to call out companies and corporations as a symbol of worker abuse of all types. But Scabby had never been seen as art before an exhibition at the Open Source Gallery brought […]
While under the Biden administration many unions enjoyed big new contracts as well as organizing victories, now that Trump is in office for a second time, the outlook for them is far from rosy, reports Bloomberg News. The NLRB made major strides for unions and towards more equality under Biden. In contrast, in his first […]
To all the Men and Women who have served the country Honorably whether in war or peace time, I wish you a Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service to our country. When I woke up this morning I could not help but reflect on my service to my country while serving in […]
Construction laborers who are unionized are asking for set wage requirements for city-funded housing projects. The Adams administration has, not surprisingly given his administration’s attempted money-grab at city retirees’ promised medical coverage, declared that such a request is way too expensive. But there is a City Council measure, the Construction Justice Act, that is backed […]
In an Amazon warehouse in San Francisco, over 100 workers have formed a union with the powerful Teamsters. They have demanded recognition from Amazon, and are the first group of Amazon warehouse workers to do so outside of the NLRB election process. One of the workers, Dori Goldberg, who works at the DCK6 warehouse in […]
Boeing workers, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751, began a strike on Sept. 13. The powerful union’s 32,000 machinists had previously rejected Boeing proposed contracts, and this will be the company’s fourth offer. Although Boeing has raised billions of dollars to keep the company afloat, the work stoppage has […]
There has been an ongoing battle between city retirees’ demand that their traditional Medicare and supplemental insurance be preserved, and Mayor Eric Adams’ administration’s continued push to shift them to another plan, Medicare Advantage. There are many differences between the two, the former being government-run, the latter being privately run and designed to make a […]
A major new directive, the Final Rule, announced by the Federal Transit Administration and Department of Transportation, puts the safety of trackworkers front and center. This comes after years of the Union fighting for their members’ right for physical protections on the job. The Final Rule requires minimum safety standards to protect trackworkers from on-the-job […]
Teamsters Locals 804 and 808 have endorsed State Senator Jessica Ramos for mayor in the race that is only eight months away. They are now the first unions in New York City to do so. Reasons they give include her backing of legislation, bills and initiatives that specifically benefited workers, such as increasing the minimum […]
Over 30 members of the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) were arrested on Monday as they sought to influence the CUNY Board of Trustees. The faculty members were seeking an improved economic offer tied to ongoing contract talks. The president of PSC, James Davis, along with the other members, blockaded the 10th Avenue entrance of John […]
State Senator Jessica Ramos has introduced legislation known as the Temp Extreme Mitigation Program, a bill aimed at protecting outdoor workers from the increasingly dangerous heat caused by climate change. The bill includes proposals such as requiring employers to provide their workers with drinkable water, 10-minute breaks in a cool room every two hours and […]
Amazon workers are rising, and the latest group to do so are Delivery Service Partners, or DSPs. Three DSPs in New York City, located in Queens, who are contracted out to deliver folks’ beloved Amazon packages, are demanding that Amazon recognize the union they have formed. Now, they have the backing of the mighty Teamsters […]
In a blow for the Harris campaign, Teamsters President Sean M. O’Brien has declined to endorse either presidential candidate. Despite having Biden declare that he would be the most pro-union president in history, and prove it with such actions as saving underfunded pensions for workers and retirees, and Harris’ promise that she would sign the […]
Whatever one’s opinion of the presence of the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates at the 9/11 commemoration on Wednesday, there can be no denying that at least for some it was a battle for political gain. VP Kamala Harris, newly anointed Democratic hopeful, and Donald Trump, were both in evidence just hours after their debate. […]
After Boeing workers rejected Boeing’s latest contract proposal by 64%, Jon Holden, President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 751, and Brandon Bryant, President of IAM District W24, issued a joint statement, saying that the workers had made ten years of sacrifices. “This is workplace democracy – and also clear […]
A new documentary called “Union” provides an intimate look at the grassroots union campaign that made history at the JFK8 Amazon warehouse on Staten Island where the Amazon Labor Union became the first unionized Amazon facility in America. The filmmakers Stephen Maing and Brett Story followed the workers’ efforts, led by former ALU President Christian […]
Construction unions escalated a fight over a proposal to build a $12 billion casino complex in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards complex with a thunderous rally on Oct. 24. The Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York brought out hundreds of construction trades union laborers filling a full city block on 18th Street next to […]
Washington, DC — AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her closing argument before 75,000 supporters in the nation’s capital on October 29, 2024. “Tonight, Kamala Harris reclaimed the site of Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 rally by laying out a starkly different, patriotic vision for the country, honoring the […]
New York, NY – On Monday morning, October 28, 2024 at the Hilton Hotel, 1335 Sixth Aven at an ABNY event, NYC First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer discussed the Gansevoort Square proposal. This plan would utilize 6,000 square feet in the meat packing district for mixed-income housing and other community projects. “The new vision for Gansevoort […]
Donald Trump is out of luck if he thinks insulting workers, in particular auto workers, is going to win him more votes. Continuing his spate of derogatory and low-brow barbs, he took a minute from denigrating Kamala Harris as stupid and “lazy” – a dog-whistle used for years to describe black people, to aim his […]
Since its inception nearly 35 years ago, MagnaCare has supported labor by helping to provide quality health, retirement and workers’ compensation benefits to union members. We believe that organized labor raises the standard of living for all Americans, and that together working people can improve the welfare of the group. Recently, MagnaCare’s leaders joined New […]
Attacks on transit workers have been going on for years. Subway conductors, cleaners, bus drivers, and others, who are more likely than not to be working alone, have continuously been made the target of violent criminals, many of them with multiple past arrests and long rap sheets. The Transit Workers Union (TWU) has now filed […]
New York, NY – New York City Mayor Eric Adams on October 24, 2024, honored the 2024 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) champions – the New York Liberty. This is the first time in the franchise’s history that the New York Liberty has won the WNBA Championship. Mayor Adams hosted a ticker tape parade that […]
Leaders of unions are making a massive effort to turn out members’ votes for Harris/Walz in the upcoming election. In a call with reporters on October 18, those union leaders as well as national and crucial battleground workers are putting out the word that a Trump presidency would be “horrible for workers,” as Wisconsin State […]
New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and New York Taxi Workers Alliance (TWA) held a press conference on October 17, 2025 demanding an end to Uber and Lyft’s practice of “locking out” drivers. “I was proud to sponsor New York City’s first-in-the-country minimum pay legislation to make sure for-hire vehicle drivers […]
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